EKG Tech

HCA Healthcare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Family planning benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking an EKG Technician to provide diagnostic EKG services and support patient care. The role requires knowledge of EKG rhythms, a current BLS certification, and a high school diploma; minimum one year in acute care preferred. Basic computer skills and strong patient communication are essential.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a large healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Knowledge and recognition of EKG rhythms, arrhythmias and rhythm disturbances, signs of acute EKG changes such as infarct and ischemia.
• Minimum one year of acute care hospital experience preferred
• Will consider recent graduate of medical program at career academy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Basic computer skills required

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic EKG services in accordance with department policies
• Adhere to policies and procedures in assessment, implementation, and reporting of EKG services
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across life span
• Assess data reflective of patient status and interpret information to identify age-specific needs
• Provide care described in department policies and procedures

Skills

BLS certification

EKG rhythms knowledge

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school graduate or GED

Recent graduate of medical program

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.19 - $25.46 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a EKG Tech today with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The EKG Technician assumes responsibility for providing diagnostic EKG services. Adheres to policies and procedures in the assessment, implementation, and reporting of EKG services provided. The EKG Technician must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients served in his/her department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current BLS certification
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Knowledge and recognition of EKG rhythms, arrhythmias and rhythm disturbances, signs of acute EKG changes such as infarct and ischemia.
• Minimum one year of acute care hospital experience preferred
• Will consider recent graduate of medical program at career academy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Basic computer skills required

Benefits

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

A four-time Tennessean Top Workplace, TriStar Southern Hills (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/tristar-southern-hills-medical-center) is a recognized leader in healthcare, providing exceptional care across emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics, rehabilitation and more. Our rehabilitation program ranks among the top 50 in the nation, and TriStar Southern Hills is one of the few hospitals in Tennessee to earn a 4-star CMS rating. We are also an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center. More than 300 board-certified physicians represent over 20 specialties—but what truly sets us apart is our people. Our highly engaged, tenured team creates an environment where new colleagues are supported from day one, with meaningful opportunities for clinical growth, leadership development and long-term career advancement.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.